Entrepreneur of the Year

Conrad Nguyen

Kortech

Conrad Nguyen spent more than two decades climbing the corporate ladder and leading global divisions for 3M. But five years ago, he took a leap of faith into entrepreneurship, and hasn’t looked back since.

After leading segments of global business and growing sales in the corporate world for 20+ years, Conrad was ready for a new chapter.

“It was a big risk for me to start my own business, and Kortech was my first endeavor, and I believed in it,” said Conrad. The company specializes in connecting talented professionals with organizations for project and construction management, and onsite staffing.

While he had secured a loan to acquire the company, he required additional working capital to maintain operations and support employees through the acquisition. That’s when MEDA stepped in.

“MEDA provided this crucial financial assistance that made the acquisition possible and ensured business continuity,” said Conrad. “More than that, they gave me the tools, network, and resources to think bigger. Prior to that, I was alone.”

Conrad Nguyen

Conrad is a longtime client of MEDA through the Ascend and MBDA programs, and the relationship has continued to grow. In 2022, he acquired National Vent with support from MEDA as well.

“The beauty of entrepreneurship is that I work for myself. I like to operate with integrity, inspire others, and am passionate about business acceleration and growth,” said Conrad.

For Conrad, business ownership is about more than profit – it’s about purpose.

“It’s how I give back. It’s how I help others reach their goals,” he says. “That’s the American dream.”

And it’s a dream he’s brought to life. Conrad Nguyen embodies perseverance, purpose, and the power of believing in something greater.

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